Word Meaning

Meaning of attemper

- To reduce, modify, or moderate, by mixture; to temper; to regulate, as temperature.
- To soften, mollify, or moderate; to soothe; to temper; as, to attemper rigid justice with clemency.
- To mix in just proportion; to regulate; as, a mind well attempered with kindness and justice.
- To accommodate; to make suitable; to adapt.